Sapporo Kanihonke has confirmed that an employee at Sakae Central branch has contracted the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on May.22nd(Sat).

Thorough cleaning and disinfection was carried out soon after the report was given and we temporarily closed the branch considering the safety of our customers and employees.
Inspection was carried out by the local Health Department and was judged that staffs were not identified as close-contacts.
Sakae Central opened the take-out section only on May 23rd (Sun) and re-opened on May 24th (Mon).

We apologize for the inconvenience caused and continue to priortize the safety of our employees and customers based on protocols of relevant authorities and government.